SM Foundation and SM Prime Holdings, Inc. recently donated a new 2-storey, 4-classroom school building to serve the students of Bakod Bayan Elementary School in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija for the incoming school year—including its 59 Sama-Bajau enrollees. Sama-Bajau, more commonly known as Badjaos, are an indigenous group hailing from Zamboanga City and Jolo, Sulu. Due … Continued

  Spreading Social Good: as part of their CSR operations, SMFI ensures to strategically communicate their CSR programs which enabled them to bag a Silver Award in the ninth annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. SM Foundation was named the winner of a Silver Stevie® Award in the Innovation in Community Relations or Public Service Communications category … Continued

SM Foundation, through its Operation Tulong Express Program (OPTE), distributed Kalinga packs to more than 5,100 families affected by Typhoon Agaton in Leyte, Iloilo, and Capiz. More Kalinga packs are underway for other areas also affected by the said typhoon. OPTE is a social good program of SM Foundation in collaboration with SM Supermalls and … Continued

SM Foundation recently received plaques of recognition from its social good partners for its invaluable contribution on relief operations, COVID-19 response, and sustainable agriculture. The following are the organizations which recognized the efforts of SMFI: Philippine Army: Pagdamay at Pagbangon Plaque | Relief operations Philippine Army: Command Plaque | Relief operations City Government of Tuguegarao: … Continued

The SM Store Butuan visited Nonoc Island, Surigao del Norte to distribute clothes and toys The SM Store continues to extend its support by distributing more than 100,000 clothes from the Share Your Extras donation drive. The team started with Surigao del Norte where Typhoon Odette made landfall, displacing thousands of families and impacting their … Continued

SM Foundation, together with its social good partners, recently presented the 1st batch of graduates on National Certificate (NC) training program for Customer Service under its SM Asensong Pinoy Program. The said program is in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Social Welfare and … Continued

SM KSK Urban Farmers from Pasay City The private sector plays a significant role when it comes to economic growth in the Philippines by generating more jobs and contributing to our gross domestic product (GDP). Beyond that, it is also considered to be a driving force for inclusive and sustainable development in the country as … Continued

SM Foundation, through its Operation Tulong Express Program (OPTE), distributed Kalinga packs to almost 80 families affected by the recent fire incident in Brgy. Bagumbayan, Taguig City. OPTE is a social good program of SM Foundation in collaboration with SM Supermalls and SM Markets which aims to address the needs of communities during calamities and … Continued

Representatives from the SM Foundation and The SM Store prepare the e-tablets for distribution to SM Foundation scholars SM Foundation’s 1,210 scholars across the Philippines are now better equipped for their studies through the electronic tablets gifted by Mastercard, The SM Store, and their customers. Shop & Share campaign, which ran for three days in … Continued

It is no secret that behind the success of The SM Store are women—from the leadership in board rooms to those welcoming shoppers in the stores. In every department and for every function, there is a woman that contributes to the overall success of the company. Women—with their nurturing, meticulous, and laser-focused nature—are the leading forces … Continued

Present at the MOA signing were (L-R) SM Investments Corporation AVP for Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Victor Chan, SMFI Trustee Engr. Chito Macapagal, The Manila Times College President Dante Ang, SMFI executive director Debbie Sy, SMFI executive director for education programs Linda Atayde, SMFI SAVP for scholarships Lingling Lansang, and SMFI PR consultant Neny Regino. … Continued